Stefanie Fisher

Stefanie Fisher

5.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 16 years

Immigration Lawyer at Boston, MA
Practice Areas: Immigration

75 Federal St Ste 620, Boston, MA

About Stefanie

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Dedicated specialist in immigration and nationality law, with experience in family petitions, adjustment of status, removal (deportation), employment petitions, non-immigrant visas, work visas, waivers, consular processing, asylum, humanitarian parole and naturalization.

16 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 16 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2009

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Location

Araujo & Fisher, LLC

75 Federal St Ste 620, Boston, MA, 02110

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Stefanie Fisher's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by T. | January 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorced!

Stefanie and her partner Annelise were my divorce lawyers and they were both fantastic. My divorce was very hostile (think false accusations of abuse) but I felt taken care of because I was in such good hands. They were attentive and responsive to my concerns, they explained everything about the proc...ess to me so I knew what to expect, and they played hardball to negotiate a settlement that was more than fair for me. Stefanie in particular was a great help in keeping me calm during the whole emotional divorce process and acting as a buoy and an anchor on court day when I needed pep talks. She knows her stuff and can back it up with results.

Posted by Elena | January 5, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney

I would like to thank Atty. Stefanie Fisher at the Law Offices of Araujo & Fisher LLC. Thanks to Stefanie Fisher and Annelise Araujo my husband and me have the green cards/permanent residency. Stefanie and Annelise studied my case in its entire details before suggesting different options. Stefanie i...s very professional, efficient, honest, and knowledgeable. She is very talented in understanding the client’s concerns, and she guided me through the entire green card process - extremely well organized, kept me informed, always returned my calls and emails whenever I had a question or concern, and above all she is extremely nice human being. Thank you Stefanie! I strongly recommend Stefanie Fisher to anyone seeking legal immigration advice.

Posted by Kiesha | May 11, 2015

The Best Immigration Lawyer Ever!

Stefanie Fisher is a VERY good lawyer. I found her by chance on the internet and I must say I was not disappointed at all. She defended my sister's case with intelligence, integrity and she genuinely cared. My sister's case ended well and Stefanie Fisher was able to get deportation lifted, and is now... assisting with getting permanent residency reinstated. Stefanie is very transparent and is not afraid to say, "I don't know" but she will do the research necessary to attain accurate information. She is also a no-nonsense lawyer, so she expects you to do your part; That is, I believe, a major component to the success of a case. Stefanie expects that from her clients and by doing so there is total buy in on both parties. My family and I are happy with her services, her paralegal was helpful to the case as well. My sister was not made to feel like a criminal. Instead she was treated as a human being relying on the "expertise" of another. The expertise was displayed humbly. I would be remiss if I didn't mention that the judge and prosecutor positively commented on my sister's file. Stefanie's attention to detail and her ability to "dot the i and cross the t" are flawless. She left nothing out! This review is long winded, however, I want to help someone make a decision when searching for an immigration lawyer. STOP! You found her - Stefanie Fisher.

Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2015

She's a Big help

I would like to say thank you to Fisher.I was facing to leave the country in less than ten days if I couldn't get my visa approved..After I left her a "emergency"voice mail,she called back right away and set up a meeting on the same day! She Looked it up all the informations needed and help to solve ...all the problems .She gave us lots of advices and saved us a lot of money out of her good heart.She is super efficiency and professional.I would definitely recommend her.THANK YOU again!!!!

Posted by MK | September 12, 2014

Stefanie is very experienced, reliable and professional!

I went to Stefanie's office for a free consultation after seeing her profile on Avvo. I got to sit down with her and her partner, Annelise Araujo, who were both very professional, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful. They offered me a lot of options that I wasn't aware off and although the free cons...ultation says 30 mins only, they kept me there for a full hour to make sure that they have addressed all my concerns. They are excellent immigration lawyers and I would definitely recommend them.

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Stefanie Fisher's Lawyer Endorsements

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Melanie Shapiro

Immigration lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've had the pleasure of working with Stefanie through the American Immigration Lawyers Association. She is a trusted colleague and one of the few I'd call for advice on a case. Stefanie is very smart and passionate about the work she does."

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Jennifer Ibanez Whitlock

Immigration lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Stefanie is a passionate advocate for her clients."

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Luke Mitcheson

Immigration lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michelle Baratta

Immigration lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kira Gagarin

Immigration lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Stefanie is a passionate and creative advocate for her clients."

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Hema Sarang-Sieminski

Immigration lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Stefanie is a thoughtful advocate for her clients and is a great resource to her colleagues."

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April Nelson

Immigration lawyer | Jun 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Stefanie as a compassionate, competent and fierce advocate for her clients."

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Silvia Gwin

Immigration lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Fisher. She offers practical and insightful commentary in the Avvo forum."

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Michael Doland

Immigration lawyer | May 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The willingness and ability of this attorney to accurately answer the Avvo asker in Spanish is impressive. Equally important is how Ms. Fisher customized her answer to the needs of the asker. These are the qualities every client would look for when hiring an immigration attorney."

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John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Elizabeth Cannon

Immigration lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Stefanie has always impressed me with her incredibly sharp intellect both in written and oral arguments. She will make the extra effort to find an unconventional approach to a case that works. She also cares about her clients. I respect her and her firm's work. We were co-counsel on a pro bono asylum/cancellation of removal case and she spent dozens of hours to ensure our client won, and we did win. She will also be honest with a client and explain if their case is very weak, she does not try to instill false hope but will present the honest opportunities that do exist."

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Annelise de Araujo

Immigration lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jennifer Ibanez Whitlock

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Michelle Baratta

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Hema Sarang-Sieminski

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Jill Havens

Employment and labor lawyer

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April Nelson

Family lawyer

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Annelise de Araujo

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Rachel Self

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2006

Merit-based tuition scholarship, Northeastern University School of Law

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Partner, Araujo & Fisher, LLC

2010 - 2012

Attorney, Law Offices of Stefanie Fisher

2009 - 2010

Immigration Associate, Masferrer & Associates

2009 - 2009

Law Clerk, Van Der Hout, Brigagliano & Nightingale, LLP

2008 - 2008

Law Clerk, International Institute of Lowell

2007 - 2007

Legal Intern, Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders

Associations

2018 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (New England chapter)

Liaison to the Office of Chief Counsel

2013 - Present

Massachusetts Gay and Lesbian Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - 2017

American Immigration Lawyers Association (New England chapter)

Federal Litigation Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals on the issue of credibility

Successful

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Education

2009

Northeastern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

George Washington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

18th Annual Family-Based Immigration Conference 2019 Alternatives to 601As: Waiver Strategies in Light of Matter of Castro Tum

2016

Seminar for incubator immigration attorneys Obtaining client immigration history from government agencies

2016

Resources for the New Immigration Practitioner Guidance on background checks for new immigration attorneys

Publications

2016

AILA InfoNet 1st Things First

2013

AILA InfoNet 1st Things First

Languages

Spanish

German

English

Activity

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